How to Buy Electricity in South Africa Nedbank
What is electricity?
Electricity is the flow of electrical power or charge (electrons) through a wire and is used for powering appliances.
What are the sources of electricity?
Electricity takes different forms: coal, water, solar, wind, nuclear, hydro and solar.
Who is the main supplier of electricity in South Africa?
Eskom is the national power utility of South Africa that supplies 80% of electricity generated in South Africa since 1923 when the Electricity Supply Commission was established.
What is the problem with electricity in South Africa?
Eskom has been unable to supply even 27,000 MWh, giving rise to power cuts or load-shedding that can last several hours a day.
What is called Nedbank?
Nedbank Group is a financial services group based in Sandton, South Africa offering wholesale and retail banking services.
Can I buy electricity in South Africa Nedbank?
Electricity can be bought online via Nedbank’ online banking website.
How can I buy electricity in South Africa Nedbank?
1. Go to www.nedbank.co.za
2. Log in to Online Banking and click on “Buy”
3. Click on “Buy” or “Claim Free Electricity”.
4. Choose the electricity type either Prepaid or Free Basic Electricity that you want to buy.
5. For prepaid – enter the meter number with the option to save the recipient for future purchases. Click on Next.
6. Choose an account to pay from and then click “Next”.
7. Review your purchase and click on “Buy”.
8. You can then view or download your token now or later. You can also download or print your record of purchase.
How can I buy electricity in South Africa via Nedbank Money app?
1. Go to Transact in the Nedbank Money app.
2. Tap Buy and select Buy prepaid or claim free basic electricity.
3. Tap Next after selecting your recipient or the meter number.
4. Enter the amount you want to buy and, if necessary, a reference and notification. Tap Next.
5. After reviewing the details of your purchase, tap Buy.
6. You will now be able to see your voucher number and choose how you wish to share it.
7. Finally, Tap Finish.
